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IMARC speaker addresses diversity in mining
Mining companies understand the value and need to manage diverse workforces, and this is becoming increasingly critical for the workforces’ strategies like talent attraction, retention, and career development.
February 8, 2022 0 comment
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NRW optimises Dalgaranga with MaxMine
NRW Holdings has agreed to install MaxMine technology across its mining contract at Dalgaranga gold mine in Western Australia to improve safety, productivity and environmental efficiency.
January 13, 2022 0 comment
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A guide to choosing an industrial work platform
Workers in several different industries need safe access to hard-to-reach places. And whether it be to stock inventory or inspect and maintain equipment, safety and functionality are always necessities.
October 7, 2021 0 comment
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Thejo offers diverse solutions in minerals processing
Dedicated to expanding its mineral processing offerings in Australia, Thejo Engineering is taking a client-first approach when supplying custom-designed solutions to the mining industry.
April 22, 2021 0 comment
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Underloading costs massive loss in daily production
Loadscan, a leader in load volume scanning for the past 20 years, has found that most mines are regularly underloading their trucks.
November 24, 2020 0 comment
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BHP pivots to a supply chain of shared value
BHP is continuing to change and improve the way it works with the mining supply chain. But there is a catch.
October 30, 2019 0 comment
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Capturing technological potential
As technology advances at a rapid pace, InEight is applying the latest developments in machine learning to its digitalised solutions, creating widespread benefits for mining companies.
October 9, 2019 0 comment
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Flexco universal lightweight cleaner pole enhances conveyor safety
The conveyor experts at Flexco have developed a Universal lightweight cleaner pole that is delivering much-needed relief for maintenance workers at mine operations.
September 16, 2019 0 comment
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Caterpillar underground loader impresses during trials
Caterpillar has launched the Cat R1700 underground mining loader, which features a new design that has delivered high productivity and efficiency during field trials and in production studies.
November 21, 2018 0 comment
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Anglo American unveils semi-autonomous drill at Dawson coal mine
Anglo American has delivered a first for its metallurgical coal division following completion of a drill hole using a remote-operated, semi-autonomous drill at the Dawson coal mine in Queensland.
October 24, 2018 0 comment
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Flexco transfers productivity increases with FlowFirst design
Flexco uses the Tasman Warajay Technology to deliver operational improvements for mining companies requiring transfer chute replacements.
July 11, 2018 0 comment
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Komatsu launches updated production loaders
Equipment manufacturer Komatsu has released upgraded low-emission Tier 4 engine-powered versions of its WA500 and WA600 production loaders.
July 10, 2018 0 comment
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Cat launches updated wheel dozer
Caterpillar has unveiled the new 814K wheel dozer, which features an updated sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised service station configuration to drive machine uptime and operator productivity.
June 5, 2018 0 comment
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Rio Tinto CEO calls for ‘United Nations of the mining industry’
Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques has told reporters at a conference in the United States that mining requires a formal partnership across the industry like the United Nations.
May 17, 2018 0 comment
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BHP makes progress on US asset sale
BHP’s plan to offload its onshore shale assets in the United States remains on track.
May 16, 2018 0 comment
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Komatsu launches D375A-8 dozer
Komatsu Australia has released the D375A-8 dozer with the promise of delivering increased production, reduced operating costs, new operator assist and comfort features, and improved maintainability and service life.
April 30, 2018 0 comment
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Komatsu launches 150t dump truck
Komatsu has released the HD1500-8 mechanical drive dump truck, a 142 metric tonne capacity hauler designed to reduce cost per tonne.
April 4, 2018 0 comment
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Cat 24 Motor Grader improves performance, lowers costs
Building on the strong heritage of the M Series Motor Graders, the new Caterpillar 24 Motor Grader delivers high performance construction and maintenance of mine roads to improve mining truck efficiency.
April 3, 2018 0 comment
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Resurgent iron ore price lifts Fortescue
Fortescue Metals Group more than doubled its profit in the 2017 financial year as iron ore prices surged.
August 21, 2017 0 comment
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Innovation drives increased uptime
Metso’s new MX cone crusher is achieving notable outcomes around the world for its users.
July 17, 2017 0 comment